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JSW Steel block deal sees GQG, SBI MF as key buyers
GQG Partners and SBI Mutual Fund emerged as key buyers in a block deal of JSW Steel on May 18, reflecting in the day’s institutional inflow data. The transaction, valued at around ₹3,150 crore, saw JSW Energy offload 2.5 crore shares at ₹1,260 apiece. GQG acquired 1.5 crore shares, while SBI Mutual Fund picked up 1 crore shares, indicating strong institutional appetite for the steel major.
Dalal Street set for negative opening as GIFT Nifty trades lower
Nifty closed at 23,690 on Thursday. IT shares faced pressure from global AI competition. Markets will watch West Asia conflict, energy prices, and foreign fund flows. A move above 23,800 could boost Nifty higher. Failure to hold this level may bring selling pressure. India VIX fell. SAIL and Kaynes are in F&O ban. Foreign investors bought shares.
Aditya Birla group, KKR left in race for Sprng Energy
Aditya Birla Group and KKR are vying to buy Shell's renewable energy firm Sprng Energy. Binding financial bids are in, and Shell will negotiate with the top two contenders next week. India's National Investment and Infrastructure Fund and Actis are out of the running. The deal could be worth around $2 billion. Shell is reviewing strategic options for Sprng Energy.
‘Time for alpha’: Motilal Oswal AMC CEO sees these sectors leading next market cycle
Motilal Oswal AMC MD & CEO Prateek Agrawal said the current market environment favours active investing and emerging growth sectors over traditional index-heavy plays. Agrawal also said gold duty hikes were less severe than expected and added that mutual fund inflows remain stable despite market volatility.
It's History! Smallcaps could build on big gains last month
The Nifty Smallcap 100 index surged 18.4% in April, its third-highest monthly gain since inception. Historical data suggests this could lead to further gains over the next 12 months, though elevated valuations present a potential cap on upside. Experts remain positive on small caps for an 18-24 month view, but caution that current valuations are richer than in prior episodes.
IEX records 16.6% YoY growth in traded electricity volumes in April
Indian Energy Exchange(IEX) recorded a monthly electricity traded volume of 12,341 MUs in April 2026, a robust 16.6% increase year-on-year. A total of 1.18 lakh Renewable Energy Certificates were traded during the month, though REC volumes declined 59.4% year-on-year.
Benchmarks slide as crude climbs, Sensex sheds 583 pts, Nifty below 24K
Equity benchmark indices tumbled on Thursday as surging crude oil prices, weak Asian cues and relentless foreign fund outflows battered investor sentiment. The Nifty slipped below the 24,000 mark, weighed down by banking stocks. Most sectoral indices ended in the red, with the Nifty IT index bucking the trend. Brent crude climbed to around $120 per barrel amid rising fears of supply disruptions linked to potential curbs on Irans ports, fuelling inflation concerns in India. Global markets offered little support, pressured by elevated energy prices and uncertainty over the Federal Reserves policy stance. Meanwhile, a sharp slide in the rupee to a record low added to the strain on domestic equities.
The IPO afterlife for unicorns: How mutual funds are doubling down on next-gen leaders
Indian mutual funds have boosted their investments in five new-age companies. Funds poured into stocks like Urban Company, Ather Energy, Lenskart, Meesho, and PhysicsWallah. This shows growing confidence from domestic investors in these tech-focused businesses. Brokerages are also initiating coverage with positive outlooks. This trend indicates a significant shift in institutional capital towards India's new-age economy.
Sensex Today Trades Flat | Nifty Below 24,350 | Indian Energy Exchange Down 6% - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Trades Flat | Nifty Below 24,350 | Indian Energy Exchange Down 6%Equitymaster
Sowparnika Projects in talks to raise Rs 500 cr for expansion
Sowparnika Projects is in advanced talks to raise ₹500 crore from investors including WSB Real Estate Partners, ASK Fund Advisors, and HDFC Capital to fund its expansion across South India. The company plans to develop 5.5 million sq ft in Bengaluru, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu over the next two years and aims to nearly double its revenue to ₹1,500 crore by FY27.
Vodafone Idea, Ola Electric, Reliance Power, Suzlon Energy among most traded stocks on NSE today, April 15, 2026
Vodafone Idea, Ola Electric Mobility, Reliance Power, Suzlon Energy, Tata Silver Exchange Traded Fund, Billionbrains Garage Ventures (Groww), and Jaiprakash Power Ventures (JP Power) were among the most traded stocks, or the most active stocks in terms of volume, on the NSE.
Correction in NBFCs, IT and realty offers entry as earnings stay steady: Anupam Tiwari
Anupam Tiwari, Head of Equity at Groww Mutual Fund, expects a strong current quarter with limited impact from oil shocks so far, but flags risks from the next quarter onward. He remains positive on premium consumption, NBFCs, manufacturing exports and capex, while adding IT and premium real estate after corrections. He believes market fears may be overstated, with much of the downside already priced in.